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Retardant
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the thing that slows down or inhibits a process or action
retardant
n
Example
The medication acts as a growth retardant for certain types of tumors.
The additive in paint serves as a moisture retardant to prevent mold growth.
Environmental regulations require the use of retardants to reduce soil erosion.
Economic policies were implemented as inflation retardants to stabilize prices.
Fire retardants are chemicals used to slow the spread of fires in buildings.
